Serving 574 students in grades 7-8, Silas Deane Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Silas Deane Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silas Deane Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Silas Deane Middle School is ranked #487 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Silas Deane Middle School often compared to?
Silas Deane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Windsor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Silas Deane Middle School?
574 students attend Silas Deane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Silas Deane Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silas Deane Middle School?
Silas Deane Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Silas Deane Middle School offer ?
Silas Deane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Silas Deane Middle School part of?
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